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2. 5 Achilles Tendon Stretches for Your Stiff Lower Legs - AOL

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   A physical therapist shares five Achilles tendon stretches you can use to combat stiffness and discomfort in the lower body. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

3. 10 Best Balance Exercises To Keep You Active & Mobile ... - AOL

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   Keep reading for the 10 best balance exercises to stay active and mobile as you age. And when you're finished, be sure to check out A 69-Year-Old Fitness Trainer Shares the 6 Exercises That Keep ...

4. 9 Best Balance Exercises To Keep You Agile as You Age - AOL

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   Now, let's explore the best balance exercises to work into your regular fitness routine. 1. Single-Leg Stance. Shutterstock. Stand upright with your feet together. Slowly lift one foot off the ...

5. Haglund's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   It is also known as retrocalcaneal exostosis, Mulholland deformity, and ‘pump bump.' It is a very common clinical condition, but still poorly understood. Haglund's deformity is an abnormality of the bone and soft tissues in the foot. An enlargement of the bony section of the heel (where the Achilles tendon is inserted) triggers this condition.

6. Ankle jerk reflex - Wikipedia

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   The ankle jerk reflex, also known as the Achilles reflex, occurs when the Achilles tendon is tapped while the foot is dorsiflexed. It is a type of stretch reflex that tests the function of the gastrocnemius muscle and the nerve that supplies it. A positive result would be the jerking of the foot towards its plantar surface.

7. The Best Leg Exercises to Build a Stronger, More Muscular ...

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   The Best Leg Exercises for Lower Body Workouts Bodyweight Squat. Why: This is a great leg move that can go anywhere with you, and it’s trickier than you may think. Most people make the mistake ...

8. Stretch reflex - Wikipedia

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   A sudden stretch, such as tapping the Achilles' tendon, causes a reflex contraction in the muscle as the spindles sense the stretch and send an action potential to the motor neurons which then cause the muscle to contract; this particular reflex causes a contraction in the soleus-gastrocnemius group of muscles.

9. 10 Best Conditioning Exercises You Should Be Doing After 40 - AOL

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   Keep reading for Furr's 10 best conditioning exercises to help you thrive after 40 and for many years to come. Then, don't miss The #1 Daily Balance Workout To Stay Mobile as You Age . 1.